Monthly Mindfulness
September 26, 2018 at 7pm to May 8, 2019 at 8:45pmMBSR Plus Course
October 11, 2018 at 7pm to November 29, 2018 at 9:30pmMBSR Plus Course
October 11, 2018 at 6pm to November 29, 2018 at 7pm
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Monthly Mindfulness
September 26, 2018 at 7pm to May 8, 2019 at 8:45pm – Westboro - see map on website
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MBSR Plus Course
October 11, 2018 at 6pm to November 29, 2018 at 7pm – Westboro - see map on website
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MBSR Plus Course
October 11, 2018 at 6pm to November 29, 2018 at 7pm – 357 Wilmont Avenue
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MBSR Plus Course
October 11, 2018 at 7pm to November 29, 2018 at 9:30pm – Westboro - see map on website
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Peter Black posted eventsPeter Black posted an eventMonthly Mindfulness at Westboro - see map on website
October 18, 2017 from 7pm to 8:45pm
I'm hosting a monthly event for graduates of the MBSR course, involving guided meditation, yoga and a short talk on the components of mindfulness. The series of 9 talks are entitled Mindfulness 2.0. Please join us for a complimentary evening to see if you'd care to register for the monthly series. For more details, here's the link: mindfulmeditationottawa.ca.See More
Peter Black posted a status"Monthly event for MBSR graduates - guided meditation, yoga and short talk on mindfulness. Here's the link: mindfulmeditationottawa.ca."
Peter Black posted a blog postManaging My Reactions
I recently attended a silent week of meditation and mindfulness near Ottawa, where I worked at paying attention, observing my reactions to what was going on, and managing these reactions.Paying attention during the 4 sessions of sitting meditation each day, interspersed with walking meditation, was greatly assisted by the expert guidance of the Buddhist monk leading the retreat – Bhante Rahula - who I’d sat with several times before. His teachings, during meditation and during a dharma talk…See More
Peter Black posted an eventMeditation & Mindfulness Course at Westboro - Unitarian Church
October 18, 2016 at 7pm to December 13, 2016 at 7pm
8 week course on stress reduction - "Living in harmony through self-understanding"See More
Peter Black posted an eventWorkshop - Meditation and Mindfulness at Westborough
May 31, 2016 from 7:30pm to 9pm
Workshop on meditation and mindfulness - stress reduction, and happier, healthier living. Includes presentation, guided meditation, and Q/As. $20 fee. To register, contact Peter Black at peter.black@rogers.com or 613-322-7196. More info at www.mindfulmeditationottawa.ca.See More
Peter Black posted eventsMeditation & Mindfulness (MBSR)
February 22, 2016 at 7pm to April 11, 2016 at 9:30pmSilent Day of Meditation and Journaling
January 30, 2016 from 9am to 4pm
Peter Black posted eventsDay of Meditation and Journaling
October 10, 2015 from 9am to 4pmMeditation and Mindfulness (MBSR)
October 19, 2015 at 7pm to December 7, 2015 at 9:30pm
Peter Black posted a blog postListening to My Body
http://mindfulmeditationottawa.caI was recently “setting up” my morning meditation - establishing a strong posture and then relaxing the muscles in my upper body. And, it occurred to me that I was consciously relaxing tension in my body to assist in relaxing tension in my mind. It reminded me that these two aspects of our being are so completely connected. They represent the two sides of stress.When I experience stressful thoughts,…See More
Peter Black posted an eventDay of Meditation, Reflection & Renewal at Subud Ottawa - 357 Wilmont (Westborough)
June 6, 2015 from 9am to 4pm
This will be a day of guided meditation alternating with private journalling about our personal values in four areas of our life. For further details go to mindfulmeditationottawa.caSee More
Peter Black left a comment for Anne Boland"Welcome to Mindfulness Ottawa, Anne. I look forward to seeing you at the meetings.
Peter Black"
Peter Black posted a blog postMy First Retreat
One year after attending the course on meditation and mindfulness (MBSR), I went on my first meditation retreat. It was an experience which, initially, was not particularly pleasant. The retreat took place in Orangeville, north of Toronto on the May long weekend in 2000. With twenty other “yogis” – meditators - I was practising sitting and walking meditation. The daily highlight was a talk on Buddhist teachings, followed by the retreat leader Norman’s response to written questions. We weren’t…See More
Peter Black posted a blog postMy Son's Graduation
One of the attitudes we cultivate to enhance our being mindful is that of not “striving” – whenever possible and appropriate, not working to achieve a particular outcome from an experience. I relearned this attitude when I attended my son’s graduation.I grew up in a household where university education was highly thought of. I appreciated and enjoyed mine, and my wife and I very much encouraged our “kids” to get a degree. When our son was about to graduate from Laurier University, we were very…See More
Peter Black posted a blog postThe Cat's Meow
In order to deal with difficulties during meditation - and daily living – certain perspectives and attitudes can be quite helpful. I was reminded of this again a number of years ago when I encountered the cat’s meow. As meditators, we are encouraged to practice skillful ways of responding to whatever physical and mental challenges arise during the meditation sitting. Our two cats – Thelma and Louise – have created both types of challenges for me. When I began to meditate – to “sit” - I did it…See More
Peter Black posted a blog postRelaxing with Mindfulness
Practising mindfulness has physical, intellectual and emotional benefits. It also feels quite pleasant when it occurs. By “when it occurs” I mean when I bring my attention back to the present moment – when I refocus on the here and now. A few years after I began to meditate, in my work as a public servant, I was attending a day-long meeting of our national advisory council in Whitehorse. The council was my responsibility as coordinator, so I was paying close attention to the discussion. Or so I…See More
Peter Black posted an eventMeditation and Mindfulness (MBSR) at Unitarian Church 30 Cleary Avenue
March 7, 2014 at 10am to May 9, 2014 at 12pm
I'll offer two Meditation and Mindfulness courses (MBSR) beginning March 7 (10 am) and Mar 11 (7 pm). Orientation sessions will take place at my house at 7:30 pm on Jan 9 and 22 and Feb 6 and 17. See more details at mindfulmeditationottawa.caSee More
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- What is your personal relationship to or connection with mindfulness?
- I attended the MBSR course in 1999 and have a daily meditation and mindfulness practice.
- What is your professional work? As this is a mindfulness-based professional's network we require each member to disclose his or her profession (i.e. teacher, psychotherapist, MD, lawyer, etc.)
- I am a retired civil servant. I completed a professional training program on mindfulness with Jon Kabat-Zinn and now teach the MBSR course.
- Using mindfulness-based techniques in professional work
- I teach meditation and mindfulness to interested people.
Peter Black's Blog
Managing My Reactions
Posted on August 12, 2016 at 7:06am 0 Comments 0 Likes
I recently attended a silent week of meditation and mindfulness near Ottawa, where I worked at paying attention, observing my reactions to what was going on, and managing these reactions.
Paying attention during the 4 sessions of sitting meditation each day, interspersed with walking meditation, was greatly…
Listening to My Body
Posted on April 28, 2015 at 9:02am 0 Comments 0 Likes
http://mindfulmeditationottawa.ca
I was recently “setting up” my morning meditation - establishing a strong posture and then relaxing the muscles in my upper body. And, it occurred to me that I was consciously relaxing tension in my body to assist in relaxing tension in my mind. It reminded me that these two aspects of our being are so completely connected. They represent the two sides of stress.
When I…
Continue My First Retreat
Posted on February 25, 2014 at 12:29pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
One year after attending the course on meditation and mindfulness (MBSR), I went on my first meditation retreat. It was an experience which, initially, was not particularly pleasant.
…
Continue My Son's Graduation
Posted on January 26, 2014 at 10:01pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
One of the attitudes we cultivate to enhance our being mindful is that of not “striving” – whenever possible and appropriate, not working to achieve a particular outcome from an experience. I relearned this attitude when I attended my son’s graduation.
I grew up in a household where university education was highly thought of. I appreciated and enjoyed mine, and my wife and I very much encouraged our “kids” to get a degree. When our son was about to graduate from Laurier University, we…
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Palyul Ottawa Dharma Center
Leader: Dr. Angela Sumegi
http://www.palyulottawa.org/Sangha.php
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Ottawa Insight Meditation Community
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Contact: Dr. Steven Hick
Jewish Mindfulness Meditation Group
www.orh.ca
Contact: Joel at learning@orh.ca
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